Gothic novels and parodies ( was:Why Sirius Had to Die-maybe)

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Carol:

> Maybe we should look for connections between 
> the HP books and "Northanger Abbey," given JKR's 
> fondness for Jane Austen.

houyhnhnm:

Fascinating discussion by you and Magpie.  I wish 
I could contribute something to it.  Alas, I don't 
know much about literary analysis (but I know what
I like).  

Your mention of /Northanger Abbey/ immediately made 
me think of black veils, though.  I have a feeling 
that the black veils in HP are allusions to the allusion.

I picked the book up today to have a look at it again 
and the description of Catherine Morland jumped out 
at me from the first page. I have another feeling that 
it may have been an intentional joke on Rowling's part.
 
***She had a thin awkward figure, a sallow skin 
without colour, dark lank hair, and strong features.***

I slogged through /Mysteries of Udolpho/ once.  I found 
it extremely heavy going. I can't remember what was 
behind the black veil.